SIST EN ISO 2244:2003
(Main)Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Horizontal impact tests (ISO 2244:2000)
- Abstract
This International Standard specifies methods of horizontal impact testing (horizontal or inclined plane test and
pendulum test) on a complete, filled transport package or a unit load. The test may be performed either as a single
test to investigate the effects of horizontal impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability
of a package or a unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a horizontal impact hazard.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2002
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2003
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 is the Slovenian adoption of the European and International standard for packaging impact testing. It specifies horizontal impact tests for complete, filled transport packages and unit loads, so users can assess how packaged goods behave when a distribution system includes a horizontal shock hazard.
The standard covers three test set-ups - inclined plane, horizontal plane, and pendulum - and is used for both stand-alone impact checks and as part of a broader test sequence.
What does SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 specify?
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 specifies methods for horizontal impact testing of complete, filled transport packages and unit loads. The document is organized into scope, normative references, one defined term, the test principle, apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, procedure, and the test report, followed by Annex ZA.
The standard is aimed at situations where the package or unit load may hit a vertical surface during handling or transport. In practice, that means it helps users reproduce a likely distribution hazard under controlled conditions.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references to international publications and their European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 2244:2003?
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 centers on controlling the impact event, the specimen condition, and the way the result is recorded. The main point is to make the test repeatable enough that the observed damage or performance can be linked to a known impact condition.
Clause 4 - principle
Clause 4 says the test specimen is given a horizontal velocity and brought to a stop by impact with a vertical surface. The atmosphere, impact velocity, and specimen attitude are predetermined. In practice, this means the lab must control the test setup closely enough to match the intended transport hazard.
Clause 4 also allows profiled inserts between the impact surface and the specimen face or edge. That lets the tester concentrate the impact in a particular area when a more localized hazard needs to be simulated.
Clause 5 - apparatus
Clause 5 defines the impact surface and the three apparatus types: inclined plane, horizontal plane, and pendulum. The impact surface must be rigid and larger than the impacting face or selected part of the specimen. This matters because a flexible or undersized surface would change the shock event.
Clause 5 also allows optional interposed hazards, provided their dimensions, material, and location are specified. In practice, this is how a lab documents a special impact condition instead of relying on a generic bumper.
Clauses 6 and 7 - preparation, conditioning, and procedure
Clause 6 requires the specimen to be filled with its intended contents and closed as it would be for distribution. Simulated or substituted contents may be used if they are close in size and physical behavior, which helps when real contents are unavailable.
Clause 6 also requires conditioning in accordance with ISO 2233. That matters because package behavior can change with temperature and humidity, so the test result should reflect the intended environment.
Clause 7 requires the test to be run, where possible, in atmospheric conditions matching conditioning, with impact velocity within 5% of the target. It also sets attitude limits for face, edge, and corner impacts. In practice, the lab must align the specimen carefully, because a small change in orientation can change the damage pattern.
Clause 8 - test report
Clause 8 requires a detailed report covering the specimen, contents, conditioning, impact velocity, apparatus, any hazard insert, and any deviation from the method. That gives the buyer, supplier, or test lab a traceable record of how the result was obtained.
What terms does SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 define?
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 formally defines one term and uses several other key test terms throughout the method.
- Test specimen - a complete, filled transport package or unit load that is tested.
- Impact surface - the rigid surface against which the specimen strikes during the test.
- Interposed hazard - an optional insert placed to concentrate the impact in a chosen area.
- Conditioning - the pre-test environmental treatment carried out in line with ISO 2233.
- Attitude - the orientation of the specimen at impact, especially for face, edge, or corner strikes.
- Peak deceleration - the highest deceleration value recorded when impact measurement is used.
Who uses SIST EN ISO 2244:2003?
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 is used by packaging engineers, test laboratories, quality managers, and buyers who need to verify transport packaging or unit loads. It is relevant in packaging, logistics, shipping, and any industry that sends filled packages through handling systems where horizontal impact can occur.
It is especially useful when a package design must be checked before release, when a packaging specification needs verification, or when test results must be reported in a standard form that other parties can review.
What changed in SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 from the previous edition?
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 replaces SIST EN 22244:1996. The ISO foreword says ISO 2244:2000 is the third edition and that it technically revises ISO 2244:1985. The CEN foreword says EN ISO 2244 supersedes EN 22244:1992.
Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 2244:2003?
Annex ZA names the companion standards used with SIST EN ISO 2244:2003.
- ISO 2206 - used for identifying parts when testing; the report uses this method to describe specimen attitude.
- ISO 2233 - used for conditioning for testing; it sets the environmental conditioning referenced in the procedure and report.
What does the SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 document contain?
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 contains three test configurations, with figures showing the inclined plane tester, the horizontal plane tester, and the pendulum apparatus. It also includes figures for attitude tolerances when the impact is on an edge or a corner.
Clause 5 describes the apparatus in detail, including the impact surface, optional hazards, the carriage or pendulum arrangement, and impact measurement when required. Clause 7 gives the step-by-step procedures for each test type. Clause 8 gives the reporting checklist, including specimen description, conditioning data, impact velocity, apparatus type, and any deviations or observations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Horizontal impact tests (ISO 2244:2000)". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies methods of horizontal impact testing (horizontal or inclined plane test and pendulum test) on a complete, filled transport package or a unit load. The test may be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects of horizontal impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or a unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a horizontal impact hazard.
This International Standard specifies methods of horizontal impact testing (horizontal or inclined plane test and pendulum test) on a complete, filled transport package or a unit load. The test may be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects of horizontal impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or a unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a horizontal impact hazard.
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 22244:1996, SIST ISO 2206:1996, SIST EN 13077:2004, SIST EN 13071-1:2019, SIST EN 13071-1:2008, SIST EN 1251-2:2001, SIST EN 15552:2008, SIST EN 13626:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 2244:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2003
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 22244:1996
Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Preskus z vodoravnim
udarcem (ISO 2244:2000)
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Horizontal impact tests
(ISO 2244:2000)
Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Horizontale Stoßprüfung
(ISO 2244:2000)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges unitaires - Essais
de choc horizontal (ISO 2244:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2244:2002
ICS:
55.180.40 Celovita, napolnjena Complete, filled transport
transportna embalaža packages
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 2244
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2002
ICS 55.180.40 Supersedes EN 22244:1992
English version
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -
Horizontal impact tests (ISO 2244:2000)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und
et charges unitaires - Essais de choc horizontal (ISO Ladeeinheiten - Horizontale Stoßprüfung (ISO 2244:2000)
2244:2000)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 August 2002.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Foreword
The text of the International Standard from Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 "Packaging" of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has been taken over as a European
Standard by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 "Packaging", the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2003, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2003.
This document supersedes EN 22244:1992.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard ISO 2244:2000 has been approved by CEN as a
European Standard without any modifications.
NOTE Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated
by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 2206 1987 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN 22206 1992
packages - Identification of parts when
testing
ISO 2233 2000 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN ISO 2233 2001
packages and unit loads - Conditioning
for testing
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2244
Third edition
2000-03-01
Packaging — Complete, filled transport
packages and unit loads —
Horizontal impact tests
Emballages — Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges
unitaires — Essais de choc horizontal
Reference number
ISO 2244:2000(E)
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ISO 2244:2000(E)
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ISO 2244:2000(E)
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ISO 2244:2000(E)
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 2244:2000(E)
Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit
loads — Horizontal impact tests
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies methods of horizontal impact testing (horizontal or inclined plane test and
pendulum test) on a complete, filled transport package or a unit load. The test may be performed either as a single
test to investigate the effects of horizontal impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability
of a package or a unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a horizontal impact hazard.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 2206, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Identification of parts when testing.
ISO 2233, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Conditioning for testing.
3 Term and definition
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following term and definition applies.
3.1
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